Physics: Force, Mass, and Acceleration

Today's topic is force, mass, and acceleration. Read the short text together, then have your child explain it back in their own words. The test of understanding is teaching someone else. Connect to a real-world example whenever possible.

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Predict: what will happen to an ice cube in your hand? Why? You just made a hypothesis.

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   Read these facts: Newton's second law: force equals mass times acceleration. Heavier objects need more force to accelerate the same amount. The unit of force is the newton (N). Q: Write the equation.

   Parent tip: Read aloud first. Re-read if the question is hard.
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   Unit of force?

   Parent tip: Encourage answers in complete sentences.

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   If mass doubles and acceleration stays the same, force ___.
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   If you push a 2 kg object with 10 N, what's a?
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   Why do trucks need bigger engines than cars?
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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   Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
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   Write one new thing you learned today.
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   Draw a picture of one idea from the passage and label it.
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   Ask one question you still have about this topic.
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   Where might you see this idea in real life?
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    Connect this topic to something you've seen before.

What is one question this lesson left you wondering about?